This dramatic footage shows police finally arresting a drug dealer following a high-speed chase through the streets of Staffordshire.

Adam Ward, aged 26, drove erratically and reached speeds of 60mph in a stolen Mercedes as he tried to give officers the slip.

After hitting a lamppost he fled on foot and tried to dump £900 worth of heroin but he was soon captured.

He has now been sentenced to four years and one month in prison for aggravated vehicle taking, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, failing to stop for a PC, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance.

Adam ward has now been jailed

BirminghamLive reports that he pleaded guilty to all offences at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on August 17.

Staffordshire Police has now released the footage of the chase which took place on June 6.

Police said an intelligence led operation led to him being tracked down in Fazeley on the edge of Tamworth.

The suspect is seen being chased by a police officer after abandoning his car

Driving the Mercedes car, he spotted a police vehicle and started to drive erratically, reaching speeds of 60mph on Two Gates.

Ward, of from Kingstanding, subsequently crashed into a lamppost and ran off towards Atherstone Street.